Sarah Ballantyne: How She Lost 120 Pounds, Why Paleo is Not a Diet, & The Science of Autoimmunity

No matter how brilliant or accomplished someone seems, it’s important to remember that they’re human, too. Although Dr. Sarah Ballantyne earned her doctorate at 26, she was 120 pounds overweight and had a litany of health conditions. That all changed when she discovered the destructive - and healing - powers of the food we eat. As a scientist, Dr. Sarah Ballantyne is deeply interested in understanding how food interacts with our gut barriers, immune systems, and hormones to influence health. On this show, you’re about to learn: How Dr. Sarah lost 120 pounds by focusing on nutrition Why eating Paleo-ish is backed by cutting edge nutritional research Why sleep is as important as food How the immune system affects weight and health, much more… Read the full show notes on fatburningman.com.